School Overview
Wrightsboro Elementary School, located on Castle Hayne Road in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a part of the New Hanover County School district. The school serves a diverse student population, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience rooted in the district’s core curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment where students can develop both academically and socially through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future academic success by integrating modern educational strategies with a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development. By utilizing the resources provided by the New Hanover County school system, Wrightsboro Elementary works to bridge the gap between home and school, encouraging parent and community participation to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to meet state educational standards. For families interested in specific enrollment details, school calendars, or staff directories, the school maintains an active web presence through the district's portal.
522
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wrightsboro Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White139
Hispanic203
Black142
Asian9
Two or More25
American Indian4
  • Hispanic
    203 (38.9 %)
  • Black
    142 (27.2 %)
  • White
    139 (26.6 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Hanover County Schools
Phone: (910)815-6909
Website: http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/wboro/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 494
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 51
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 72
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 73
Grade 5 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wrightsboro Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten51
Kindergarten83
Grade 172
Grade 268
Grade 379
Grade 473
Grade 596
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wrightsboro Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24546.9%
Male27753.1%
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